E-Business & Office Skills
The E-Business & Office Skills (eBusiness) course is designed to equip students with essential skills to thrive in today’s digital business environment. By combining core office administration skills with the fundamentals of e-business, this course provides a solid foundation for those seeking careers in the modern, tech-driven business world.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year (38 weeks)
Entry Requirements
Education: The learner who has either successfully completed a programme leading to a level 4 QQI Certificate OR can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, skill and competence associated with NFQ level 4 will be eligible to apply for entry to this programme.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject, and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. The learner will have the capacity to take responsibility for his/her own learning within the managed environment provided by Laois and Offaly ETB. The learner must be Garda Vetted, to participate fully on this programme.
Previous Experience: The learner may be progressing onto this programme from community education, Youth reach, second level education or other formal or informal learning. The learner may or may not have had a positive experience of education in the past but will have expressed an interest in learning new things and practicing new skills. It is expected that the learner will have a range of learning styles, strengths and needs related to the programme.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the E-Business & Office Skills (eBusiness) course are well-equipped for a variety of roles in the modern office and digital business environment, including:
E-Business Administrator
Office Administrator
Bookkeeper
Payroll Clerk
Web Content Manager
Customer Service Representative (Online Platforms)
Digital Marketing Assistant
Pathways to Further/Higher Education -
Level 6 Courses:
Advanced Certificate in Business – Sligo College of Further Education
Sligo College of Further Education
Higher Certificate in Business – Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway Campus
https://nto.hea.ie/courses/letterkenny-bachelor-of-business-hons-mayo/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Level 7 Courses:
Bachelor of Business in Digital Business – ATU, Galway Campus
National Tertiary Office
Level 8 Courses:
Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) – University of Galway
University of Galway
Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business with Digital Business – ATU, Galway Campus.
https://www.atu.ie/courses/bachelor-of-business-honours-business-on-campus-galway-full-time
Further information
Start Date 08/09/2025
End Date 29/05/2026
SUSI
Mayo College students are eligible to apply for a SUSI grant. SUSI is Ireland’s national awarding authority for further and higher education grants. They offer support to eligible students in approved, full-time courses at PLC. All information can be found on http://www.susi.ie/
Back to Education Allowance:
You can take part in a Further Education or Higher Education course and get a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) if you:
Are unemployed
Are parenting alone, or
Have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection (DSP)
There is more information here –
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social-welfare/back-to-education/back-to-education-allowance/
Yes
Through a combination of hands-on practice and theoretical knowledge, students will gain proficiency in office software, web authoring, e-business strategies, and financial systems. This course will provide them with the flexibility to work in various sectors, including e-commerce, finance, customer service, and IT or progress to further/higher education.
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of eBusiness contexts and or to progress to further and or higher education and training.
• To facilitate the learner to explore eBusiness with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment
• To enable the learner to analyse the main functional areas of a business to the extent that the learner can offer recommendations for change and improvements
• To enable the learner to apply bookkeeping/accounting analysis skills to the operation of a business
• To facilitate the learner to communicate effectively using written, oral and non-verbal methods
• To encourage the learner to develop a good work ethic and afford the learner the opportunity to develop creative and problem solving skills
• To provide a programme of learning that is vocational in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills while participating in the programme
• To afford the learner opportunities to enhance his/her confidence and ability to develop the skills to reach his/her full potential
• To facilitate the learner to further develop his/her interpersonal, team working, problem solving and time management skills, as appropriate, so that the learner is enabled to take responsibility for his/her own learning and to support progression including future participation in education and employment
• To provide the learner with vocationally specific knowledge, skill and competence at this level, thus affording the learner the opportunity to progress to programmes leading to awards at level 6 or above
• To facilitate the learner to reflect on and evaluate his/her performance while participating in the programme
Work Experience (5N1356)
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354)
Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546)
Web Authoring (5N1910)
The Internet (5N1611)
eBusiness Studies (5N1369)
Word Processing (5N1358)
5M0828 eBusiness
Award:
QQI Level 5 in eBusiness 5M0828
Phone: 094 90 75000
Email: admissions@mayocollege.ie
Beatrice Brophy
Mayo College of Further Education & Training
Neale Road
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31 FK54
094 9542995
ballinrobe.hub@mayocollege.ie